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C. Scott Gilbert
Advanced Technology Entrepreneur
Technical Product Management Expert
Musician (multi-instrumentalist)
Digital Marketing Expert

C. Scott Gilbert

Hands-on, technology-savvy idea hamster who sold his first startup at age 25. A trusted indie Apple Developer with numerous App Store feature spots and millions of app downloads. MacWord Editor's Choice recipient, MacUser "Eddy" Award nominee, and disastrous TODAY Show appearance survivor.

My apps have made the cover of MacWorld magazine — twice. One of my apps held the #1 ranking in the Mac App Store for 4 consecutive years (weather category).

Respectful professional with an eye for design, exceptional technical skills and a genuine desire to surprise and delight customers.

I measure everything. I'm a champion of analytics and embed analytics into every screen, page, ad and email my teams build. Monitoring the proper analytics is a critical component of any successful app project.

Creator of the SodaPop™ architecture — a holistic approach to app development that enables entry-level coders to produce production quality code suitable for App Store release. Includes "self-aware" components that refresh themselves when information they display is outdated (dovetails nicely with SwiftUI).

Seasoned musician, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist with music available from multiple projects on Apple Music and Spotify.

What I Do

Product Evangelist

I start with an idea, develop it, champion it, seek funding, assemble a team, and bring it to market. And everything in between. I have deep experience will all phases of product development from the brainstorming session, the napkin sketch, to the App Store download and in-app purchase. I turn ideas into actual working products — and I've been doing it for more than 10 years.

Marketing and Business Development

Monetization is the life-blood of any project or product if you wish for continued growth and development. Turning an idea into revenue is tricky. A lot of professional organizations claim they can help grow your business, but instead, consume valuable cash resource. My strategies drive repeat revenue.

Customer-Facing Design

From web sites, to email marketing forms, to App Store presence images — I produce world-class design pieces and superior user interfaces. I have hands-on experience creating all manor of design assets. I also have experience guiding teams to do the same.

App Developer (Coder)

This is where it all started for me. Trained in Computer Applications and Information Science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, my coding skills have evolved over time to meet the needs of emerging technology. My current toolkits heavily favor Apple Technologies, Xcode, Swift/SwiftUI, HomeKit and HealthKit, the SodaPop Architecture, PHP, HTML5 and Javascript.

Technical and Product Management

I have practical experience building and leading teams in both start-up and corporate environments. Productive teams, when properly managed, are able to deliver on time and feel good about the process. I create and foster team environments for productivity.

Audio Recording and Live Performance

Seasoned musician on-stage and off. Multi-instrumentalist. Producer, studio engineer, music marketer and live performance technician specializing in creating more live sound at a lower cost.

Mentorship

An accidental revelation: I help up-and-coming app developers grow their skills sets and deliver quality code.

Testimonials

Scott’s technical skills are excellent and he’s also a wonderful mentor and trainer. I had the honor of working not only for him but with him, and I learned so much along the way. Above all, he’s a great listener and an exceptional teammate.

David McKee

David McKee

Apple, Inc.

Scott is a great collaborator with a natural ability to align great design with business and market strategies.

Crystal Falco

Crystal Falco

Crown Bioscience

Working with Scott was always a pleasure. From his attention to detail to his ability to build a collaborative and exciting work environment, he always had an undying desire to build the best product possible.

Cody Grkman

Cody Grkman

Dedicated Nursing Associates

Scott is the kind of boss that you miss because the work environment he cultivated was exceptionally supportive and inspiring!

Simone Liu

Simone Liu

Robomatter

Scott knows technology — and how to integrate the latest tech into the best user experience.

Raymond Lewis, PhD

Raymond Lewis, PhD

Natera

Expert-Level Technical Experience

SodaPop
Apple Developer
Swift + SwiftUI
AWS
PHP
Xcode
VMware
Wordpress

Skill Set

10+ Years of Experience

Education

1989
Clarion University of Pennsylvania

Computer Applications and Information Science

Studied an array of computer application and design methodologies. Hands-on experience with a variety of programming and database languages.

1987
H.T. Kerr Skiller Center

Electrical Engineering

Studied the design, maintenance and proper application of electrical equipment, devices and systems.

Experience

2014 - Current
Life Sciences Division, Management Science Associates

Technical Manager, Product Manager, Marketing Manager, Lead Software Engineer

Intrapreneurial advanced technology evangelist specializing in mobile + wearable tech. Invented, developed and championed the new HealthMetric™ for iPhone, iPad and Android.

2010 - 2014
AGLogic

Founder, Technical Manager, Product Manager, Marketing Manager, Lead Software Engineer

App Designer, Coder, Principal User Experience Architect, Product Manager for a dozen apps that were downloaded millions of times and featured by Apple on numerous occasions. Specialized in macOS and iOS apps.

2008 - 2010
AGI

Director of Information Technology

Modernized an e-commerce infrastructure with PHP/Python database architecture to better manage 20 million dollars in annual sales while cutting staff by 34%.

Late 1990s, Early 2000s
Agnew Moyer Smith (now Thoughtform Design), Small Towne Software

Lead Software Engineer, Consultant, Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist

Associate Partner for a prestigious Pittsburgh-based design firm. Exposed to world-class design for the first time at AMS, and learned to build state-of-the-art software application interfaces. 

1990s
CSG Technologies Division of Management Science Associates

Founder, General Manager, Lead Software Designer

A technology startup dedicated to bringing products to the Apple Macintosh platform. Earned a MacWord Editor's Choice Award and MacUser "Eddy" Award nomination. Acquired by Management Science Associates.

Coding / Software Engineering

Swift

80%

SwiftUI

90%

Objective C

65%

PHP

95%

WordPress

100%

HTML / CSS

100%

Analytics

85%

Design Skills

Software Application Design

100%

Mobile Application Design

100%

UI/UX Design

95%

Graphic Design

90%

Web Design

95%

Print Design

65%

Analytics

80%

Musician / Audio Engineering

Recording Musician

100%

Live Performance

100%

Music Producer

83%

Recording Engineer

85%

Music Marketing

100%

Music Promotion

100%

Visuals

Branding, Marketing and Related Materials
Radio 45

Radio 45

Graphic Design, Marketing, Music Performance
Kortella Credentials

Kortella Credentials

Graphic Design, Marketing, Mobile Apps
Kortella

Kortella

Marketing, Mobile Apps, Mockups
Kortella Glimpse

Kortella Glimpse

Graphic Design, Mobile Apps, Mockups
Kortella Branding

Kortella Branding

Marketing
Swackett Product Line

Swackett Product Line

Graphic Design, Marketing, Mobile Apps
Self Branding

Self Branding

Marketing
Swackett Branding

Swackett Branding

Marketing
Swackett Tutorial

Swackett Tutorial

Graphic Design
Swackett Classic

Swackett Classic

Graphic Design, Marketing, Mobile Apps, Mockups
Swackett App Monetization

Swackett App Monetization

Marketing, Mobile Apps, Monetization
Swackett for macOS

Swackett for macOS

Mobile Apps
Swackett App

Swackett App

Graphic Design, Mobile Apps
Swackett App

Swackett App

Graphic Design, Mobile Apps
Swackett Peep Art

Swackett Peep Art

Media, Mobile Apps, Monetization
Swackett + American Eagle Outfitters

Swackett + American Eagle Outfitters

Marketing, Mobile Apps, Monetization
MacWorld Magazine Cover Inclusion

MacWorld Magazine Cover Inclusion

Magazine Covers, Media
SodaPop App

SodaPop App

Mobile Apps
SodaPop App Safe Zone

SodaPop App Safe Zone

Mobile Apps
SodaPop App

SodaPop App

Mobile Apps
SodaPop App

SodaPop App

Mobile Apps
SodaPop Logo Design

SodaPop Logo Design

Graphic Design, Media
Swackett for iPhone

Swackett for iPhone

Marketing, Media, Mobile Apps, Video
The SodaPop Girl

The SodaPop Girl

Graphic Design, Media, Mobile Apps
Swackett Peep Art

Swackett Peep Art

Graphic Design, Mobile Apps

Contact

Get in Touch

724.732.8622

Pittsburgh

scotto@mac.com

Not For Hire

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